太妃何需借此邀功
“Why would you need to claim credit for that?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“But for the Empress Dowager, you are far more trusted than Marquis Muyang.”
太妃何需借此 邀功
“Why would you need to claim credit for that?”
您取走诏书 当真只为太后
“Did you take the edict truly just for the Empress Dowager?”
“Do not pretend this is selfless; I know you are plotting for personal gain.”
In imperial court narratives, taking credit or currying favor with the emperor or dowager empress is a vital tactic for survival and political leverage.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
taking advantage of this; using this opportunity
A formal written or spoken connective used to explain that an action is used as a pretext or means to achieve a goal.
to claim credit; to take credit for oneself
Often carries a negative or critical connotation, implying someone is seeking praise or reward excessively or selfishly.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Dowager Consort, are you alright?”
“You were present that day. You must have witnessed it, right?”
“Does she have something to give me?”
“[May Mercy Guide All to Salvation] You should address the Empress Dowager as Imperial Mother.”
“The timing is upon us now. But how to get the Dowager Consort to come out?”
“it is your decision, Your Majesty.”